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KC06 OJT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 OJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,595 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken/exhaust secure enough

slight oil leak from sump bolt

Fail 26 Dec 2020 96,593 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,583 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

slight damage to underside of both sills

Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe/caliper or banjo fitting/washer (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing lens missing (8.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

slight damage to underside of both sills

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Dec 2015 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jan 2015 57,668 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,184 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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KC06 OJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC06 OJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KC06 OJT registered?

KC06 OJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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